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The Challenges of Nuclear Non-Proliferation
eBook - Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Technologies
ISBN/EAN: 9781442223769
Umbreit-Nr.: 2146769
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 250 S.
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 12.03.2015
Auflage: 1/2015
E-Book
Format: EPUB
DRM: Adobe DRM
- Zusatztext
- <span><span>The Challenges of Nuclear Non-Proliferation</span><span> is an exhaustive survey of the many aspects of non-proliferation efforts. It explains why some nations pursued nuclear programs while others abandoned them, as well as the challenges, strengths, and weaknesses of non-proliferation efforts. It addresses key issues such as concerns over rogue states and stateless rogues, delivery systems made possible by technology, and the connection between nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, examining whether non-proliferation regimes can deal with these threats or whether economic or military sanctions need to be developed. It also examines the feasibility of eliminating or greatly reducing the number of nuclear weapons. A broad survey of one of todays great threats to international security, this text provides undergraduates students with the tools needed to evaluate current events and global threats.</span></span>
- Kurztext
- <span><span>This exhaustive survey of the many aspects of nuclear non-proliferation efforts explains why some nations pursued nuclear programs while others abandoned them. It addresses key issues such as concerns over rogue states and stateless rogues, delivery systems made possible by technology, and the connection between nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. It also examines whether non-proliferation regimes can deal with these threats or whether economic or military sanctions need to be developed and and the feasibility of eliminating or greatly reducing the number of nuclear weapons.</span></span>
- Autorenportrait
- <span><span>Richard D. Burns</span><span> is professor emeritus and former chair of the history department at California State University, where he was also the director of the Center for the Study of Armament and Disarmament.<br><br></span><span>Philip E. Coyle III</span><span> was associate director for national security and international affairs in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He is a senior science fellow at the Center for Arms Control and Non-proliferation, a security study center based in Washington, DC.</span></span>